European Journal of Dentistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
This
study
compared
the
flexural
strength,
surface
hardness,
and
roughness
of
conventional,
milled,
three-dimensional
(3D)-printed
provisional
restorations.
Bioprinting,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42, P. e00356 - e00356
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
The
utilization
of
3D
printing
technologies
is
extensively
pervasive
across
diverse
sectors,
including
design,
engineering,
and
manufacturing.
These
sophisticated
manufacturing
techniques
depend
on
digitally
designed
models
to
autonomously
construct
objects.
With
the
growing
interest
in
within
dentistry,
specifically
regarding
dental
implants,
there
has
been
a
rapid
dissemination
information
pertaining
this
domain
its
applications.
As
result,
it
become
crucial
conduct
comprehensive
review
topic.
have
played
pivotal
role
oral
implantology.
This
provides
analysis
current
state
future
needs
implant
covering
technologies,
printable
materials,
applications
both
surgical
prosthodontic
stages
therapy.
Furthermore,
discusses
considerations
for
choosing
appropriate
technology
specific
examination
offers
key
insights
into
progress,
practical
uses,
prospects
implants.
BMC Oral Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
The
aim
of
this
systematic
review
and
network
meta-analysis
was
to
compare
the
flexural
strength
provisional
fixed
dental
prostheses
(PFDPs)
fabricated
using
different
3D
printing
technologies,
including
digital
light
processing
(DLP),
stereolithography
(SLA),
liquid
crystal
display
(LCD),
selective
laser
sintering
(SLS),
Digital
Light
Synthesis
(DLS),
fused
deposition
modeling
(FDM).
A
comprehensive
literature
search
conducted
in
databases
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus,
Open
Grey
up
September
2024.
Studies
evaluating
PFDPs
by
systems
were
included.
performed,
standardized
mean
differences
(SMDs)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs)
assess
effects
each
system
on
strength.
total
11
vitro
studies
included,
with
9
contributing
meta-analysis.
SLS
(77.70%)
SLA
(63.82%)
ranked
highest
terms
strength,
while
DLP
lowest
(23.40%).
Significant
observed
between
multiple
other
systems,
(-14.58,
CI:
-22.67
-6.48),
LCD
(-14.65,
-25.54
-3.59),
FDM
(-12.87,
-23.30
-2.52),
(-11.41,
-18.74
-4.01),
DLS
(-10.89,
-21.23
-0.67).
Direct
comparisons
limited,
vs.
having
most
data.
Other
predominantly
indirect.
exhibited
superior
compared
systems.
However,
limited
number
direct
reliance
indirect
evidence
suggest
that
further
research
is
necessary
confirm
these
findings.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 3951 - 3951
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
The
introduction
of
3D
printing
technology
in
dentistry
has
opened
new
treatment
options.
ongoing
development
different
materials
for
these
purposes
recently
enabled
the
production
definitive
indirect
restorations
via
printing.
To
identify
relevant
data,
a
systematic
search
was
conducted
three
databases,
namely
PubMed,
Scopus,
and
Web
Science.
Additionally,
manual
using
individual
terms
performed.
Only
English,
peer-reviewed
articles
that
encompassed
vitro
or
vivo
research
on
mechanical
properties
3D-printed
composite
were
included,
provided
they
met
predefined
inclusion
exclusion
criteria.
After
screening
1142
articles,
14
primary
studies
selected.
included
mainly
utilized
digital
light
processing
(DLP)
technology,
less
commonly
stereolithography
(SLA),
once
PolyJet
technology.
material
various
resins,
such
as
VarseoSmile
Crown
Plus
(VSC)
Crowntec
(CT),
studied,
including
Vickers
hardness,
flexural
strength,
elastic
modulus,
compressive
tensile
fracture
resistance,
wear.
aimed
to
compare
behavior
tested
additive
composites
each
other,
conventional
composites,
subtractive-manufactured
materials.
This
scoping
review
examined
used
restorations.
aim
provide
comprehensive
overview
current
knowledge
this
topic
any
gaps
future
research.
findings
suggest
are
not
yet
first
option
restorations,
due
their
insufficient
properties.
Due
limited
evidence,
more
is
needed
area.
Specifically,
there
need
clinical
trials
long-term
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(7), P. 1496 - 1496
Published: March 26, 2024
The
present
study
aimed
to
characterize
the
microstructure
of
a
temporary
3D
printing
polymer-based
composite
material
(Resilab
Temp),
evaluating
its
optical
properties
and
mechanical
behavior
according
different
post-curing
times.
For
analysis
surface
establishment
best
pattern,
samples
in
bar
format
following
ISO
4049
(25
×
10
3
mm)
were
designed
CAD
software
(Rhinoceros
6.0),
printed
on
W3D
printer
(Wilcos),
light-cured
Anycubic
Photon
for
lengths
time
(no
post-curing,
16
min,
32
60
min).
structural
characterization,
analyses
carried
out
using
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR)
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM).
this
was
determined
based
flexural
strength
tests
Knoop
microhardness.
Color
translucency
performed
spectrophotometer
(VITA
Easy
Shade
Advanced
4.0),
which
then
evaluated
CIELab,
gray,
black,
white
backgrounds.
All
immediately
after
making
repeated
thermal
aging
over
two
thousand
cycles
(5-55
°C).
results
obtained
statistically
analyzed
with
significance
level
5%.
FT-IR
showed
about
46%
degree
conversion
37%
center
resin
sample.
higher
groups
polymerized
min
1
h,
while
microhardness
did
not
show
statistical
difference
between
groups.
also
differences
According
all
study,
material,
post-polymerization
h
should
be
suggested
improve
performance
3D-printed
devices.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(3), P. 721 - 721
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Background
and
Objectives:
The
use
of
stereolithographic
(SLA)
3D
printing
technology
in
dentistry
has
expanded,
particularly
for
the
fabrication
provisional
dental
restorations.
Understanding
mechanical
properties
quality
SLA
3D-printed
materials
is
essential
to
ensure
clinical
success
patient
safety.
This
systematic
review
aims
critically
evaluate
summarize
available
evidence
on
materials.
Methods:
A
comprehensive
literature
search
was
conducted
PubMed,
Scopus,
Embase,
Cochrane,
Web
Science
up
October
2024.
Studies
comparing
restoration
with
those
milled,
conventional,
or
other
additive
manufacturing
methods
were
included.
Nine
studies
met
inclusion
criteria.
Data
flexural
strength,
hardness,
fracture
resistance,
surface
roughness,
marginal
adaptation,
accuracy,
cement
film
thickness,
shear
bond
biofilm
formation
extracted
analyzed.
Results:
findings
from
included
indicate
that
exhibit
varied
properties.
Some
reported
resins
had
significantly
lower
strength
hardness
compared
milled
PMMA
bis-acrylic
resins.
Other
found
showed
clinically
acceptable
comparable
fabricated
by
subtractive
conventional
methods.
In
terms
build
orientation
influenced
dimensional
accuracy
SLA-printed
assessing
thickness
restorations
higher
Regarding
repairability
fatigue
limitations
observed
some
Conclusions:
vary
among
studies.
While
holds
promise
efficient
restorations,
inconsistencies
material
suggest
a
need
further
research
optimize
parameters.
Standardization
protocols
necessary
reliable
performance
The
present
study
aimed
to
characterize
the
microstructure
of
a
temporary
3D
printing
resin
(Resilab
Temp),
evaluating
optical
properties
and
mechanical
behavior
according
different
post-processing
curing
times.
For
analysis
surface
establishment
best
pattern,
samples
in
bar
format
following
ISO
4049
(25
x
10
3
mm)
were
designed
CAD
software
(Rhinoceros
6.0),
printed
on
W3D
printer
(Wilcos),
light-cured
Anycubic
Photon
at
times
(without
curing,
16
minutes,
32
1
hour).
structural
characterization,
analyses
carried
out
FTIR
(Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy)
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy
(SEM).
was
based
flexural
strength
tests
Knoop
microhardness.
Color
translucency
performed
with
spectrophotometer
(VITA
Easy
Shade
Advanced
4.0),
which
evaluated
CIELab,
using
gray,
black,
white
backgrounds.
All
immediately
after
making
repeated
thermal
aging
2
thousand
cycles
(5-55
°C).
results
obtained
statistically
analyzed
significance
level
5%.
FT-IR
showed
about
46%
degree
conversion
37%
center
sample.
higher
for
groups
polymerized
min
1h,
while
microhardness
did
not
show
statistical
difference
between
groups.
also
differences
According
all
this
study,
material,
post-polymerization
time
hour
can
be
suggested
improve
performance
3D-printed
devices.